If enabled then new targets may not be manually configured by entering the target name and target portal; already discovered targets may be manually configured. If disabled then new and already discovered targets may be manually configured. Note: if enabled there may be cases where this will break VDS.

1. Registry path is:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> Policies -> Microsoft -> Windows -> iSCSI # NewStaticTargets

2. The Administrative Template path is:

   System -> iSCSI -> iSCSI Target Discovery

* Making mistakes while changing registry values can affect your system adversely. We recommend you to create a System Restore point before making registry manipulation. If you're new to Registry Editor, read this beginner's guide.

** To locate the registry and administrative template path, checkout beginner's guide.